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Month: November 2016

Dumai Line 3

Dumai Line 3

Dumai Line 3
Photo: utusanriau.co

The 38 meter long, 259 dwt high speed ferry Dumai Line 3 ran aground in the Malacca Strait off Pulau Pedang Island, Indonesia. The Dumai Line 3 was headed to Dumai from Pulau Sambu when it suffered engine failure and power blackout. The ferry drifted until it grounded in the sand just off the beach.  Passengers were safely transferred off the ferry and taken ashore.  Divers will inspect the hull before salvage will refloat the ferry on the next high tide. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. 

Verano

Verano

Verano
Photo: news24.com

On November 6, the 97 meter long, 3535 dwt fish factory ship Verano caught fire while berthed in Cape Town, South Africa. The fire started by welding on the main deck and quickly spread through the decks and superstructure. Some of the 800,000 styrofoam containers on board the Verano caught fire and spewed out a thick flume of toxic smoke. The five crew on board the Verano were able to escape the blaze while local authorities dispatched several teams of fire fighters to the scene. Assisted by local tugs, fire crews were eventually able to contain the blaze, but the fire continued to burn for nearly a week before it could be completely extinguished. The fish factory sustained significant damage and had developed a list to starboard. Booms were placed around the vessel to contain any pollution released. No reports of injuries.


Mina I

Mina I

Mina 1

On November 9, the 79 meter long, 2182 dwt cargo vessel Mina I ran aground in the Marmara Sea off Maltepe, Turkey. The Mina I had been an anchor when strong winds by a storm caused the anchor to drag. The cargo vessel drifted until it ran up onto an embankment along the coast. No reports of injuries.  Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.